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When my baby quit me, I had to hit the road
When my baby quit me, I had to hit the road
And since that day I’ve had the blues from coast to coast
She said that loved me
But her love turned to disdain
So i went ramblin from coast to coast
Cause I just can’t stand the pain
I couldn’t go to the same old places
In the same old town
The folks we used know
Don’t seem to want me around
Hit the gulf coast in the winter
Up North in the summertime
Had to leave for the eastern seaboard
Before a woman changed my mind
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Gettin' My Blues On
03:59
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Sting that guitar and beat that snare
I need all y’all to get outta my hair
Gettin my blues on
Gettin my blues on
Get me some blues
It’s so hard to make it
I’m gonna keep on tryin or
But right now y’all,
I just want to have a good time
Gettin my blues on
Gettin my blues on
Get me some blues
My boss looked at me sideways just the other day
If I lose my job, I got to find a new place to stay
Gettin My Blues on
Gettin My Blues on
Get me some blues
Don’t get too fancy
When you go to play the blues
Just dig down real deep and play them how you choose
Gettin' my blues on
Gettin' my blues on
Get me some blues
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I Need Something Sweet
04:17
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Late at night
I’m lookin for something to eat
All i got is potatoes, onions
And a little meat
But I need something sweet,
Yes, I need something sweet
Craving it way down to my feet
Yes I need something sweet
I searched in the cupboard
And in the fridigaire
I looked in every nook and cranny
But it ain’t what I want there
I need something sweet
I know sugar might kill me
The doctor told me it would
But why does it get hold of my mind
And why does it taste so good
I first acquired this taste
Many years back
I thought I’d just try a little
It’s gonna give me a heart attack
But I need something sweet,
Yes, I need something sweet
Craving it way down to my feet
Yes I need something sweet
It could be some chocolate
It could be candied yams
It could be some caramel honey
Right now I don’t even care
I need something sweet,
Yes I need something sweet
Craving it way down to my feet
Yes I need something sweet
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Silently Suffering
04:32
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Stepladder Blues
02:51
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i'm gonna bring up my stepladder
spread my blanket on the ground
bring up my stepladder
and spread my blanket on the ground
grab hold of your limb
and shake those fine peaches down
You got the best cherry pie
That gives me such a thrill
I love your peach cobber,
Coolin on your window sill
Yes I’m gonna get me my stepladder
Spread my blanket on the ground
Grab hold of your limb
Shake those fine peaches down
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Cincinnati Boogie
03:34
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Going back to Cincinnati
Ridin’ highway 74
Going Back to Cincinnati
Ridin’ highway 74
I did the Cincinnati boogie
Going back to do it some more
Cincinnati is the harlem of the heartland
Cincinnati is the harlem of the heartland
The funky soul down there
Just makes you want to jam
Let’s boogie, let’s shake it
Let’s boogie, let’s shake it
Doin’ the Cincinnati boogie
Boogie All Night Long
In Cincinnati you can go anyplace you want to be
In Cincinnati you can go anyplace you want to be
Northwest to Chicago,
South to Tennessee
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Fresno Woman
04:14
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If you ever go to Fresno
Go on down to Olive St
If you ever go to Fresno
Go on down to Olive St
Its the prettiest women down there
The prettiest girls you want to meet
The women in LA they are just too uptown
The women in LA they are just too uptown
And my woman in San francisco, she up and put me down
All the guys in the valley
Don’t do nothin all day
But think about them lovin’ Fresno women
And how they’re going there to play
Don’t need no high class woman,
Who sees the world at her command
I’m going cross to Fresno
A country girl who’ll love her man
That’s why I’m goin back to Fresno
Where the women are so fine
My car’s all packed up and
I’m hitting highway 99
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I'm Playing Straight
02:41
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Yes you’re shy, but I saw a glint in your eye
Yes you’re nervous, you know the reason why
Ooh baby please don’t make me wait
Don’t be afraid, don’t hesitate
Girl let’s cut to the chase
Cause baby I”m playing straight
You’ve been hurt before, I know it’s true
But I’d never ever do that to you
So baby, you’ve got so much allure
Ooh baby i know you want to be sure
Girl let’s cut to the chase
Cause baby I”m playing straight
You’ve got style you’ve got so much charm
Ooh baby, I don’t mean no harm
Ooh baby, your pain is in the past
Cause pretty baby I know our love can last
Girl let’s cut to the chase
Cause baby I”m playing straight
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Older and Wiser
03:24
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There was a time you’d drive me out of my mind
There was a time, you’d drive me out of my mind
But I’m older and wiser
And I ain’t fallin for your jive
You want for me for your fall guy
To use me like a mark
Tantalizing little thing
Tellin lies and breakin hearts
Yes there was a time you’d drive me out of my mind
But I’m older and wiser
I ain’t falling for your jive
I shoulda seen it coming, shoulda seen it clear, my friends all tried to tell but I just couldn’t hear
Yes there was a time you’d drive me wild
But I’m older and wiser
I ain’t fallin for your Jive
I really should thank you baby for taking me to school
Cause now I got my boots on and I ain’t nobody’s fool
Yes there was a time
I would have done anything in the world for you
Cause I’m older and wiser
And I’ve got nothing for you to do
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I was right the first time
When I kicked you out the door
I was right the first time
When I kicked you out the door
Cause when I took you back,
You did the same thing you did before
A leopard can’t change his spots
And a tiger won’t change his stripes
A leopard can’t change his spots
And a tiger can’t change his stripes
I’m giving up on you
Before you wreck my life
I’m not gonna hold a grudge
Cause to forgive is divine
I’m not gonna hold a grudge
Cause to forgive is divine
When you go out my door
Don’t let it hit your behind
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Vacation from the Blues
04:28
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Never Tried to Get Ahead
04:37
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I never tried to get ahead
Just tried to be my own man, be my own man
I never tried to get ahead
Just tried to be my own man, by my own man
I just wanna have a good time
Get by the best that I can.
Jealous hearted people,
They may try to put you down, try to put you down
Jealous hearted people
They may try to put you down, try to put you down
I’m gonna keep doin my thing
Ahh, keep on hangin around, keep hanging around
I may not be a big name
I don’t let it worry me, let it worry me
I may not be a big name
I don’t let it worry me, let it worry me
I gonna hold my head up high
Cause I’m bad as I wanna be, bad as I wanna be
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Johnny Burgin Norfolk, Virginia
In 2023 Johnny was nominated for a BMA for Best Traditional Blues Artist. He maintains a relentless tour schedule across the US, in Japan, Europe and Mexico. He's also gained a loyal YouTube following for his 'nooks and crannies' guitar lessons posted every Monday. Vintage Guitar praised his 'stellar guitar playing' and Living Blues called him "talented and audacious". ... more
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